USB-C connectors look identical, but power delivery profiles differ. A cable that charges a phone slowly may be unsafe or insufficient for a laptop. Check wattage ratings and PD support before assuming compatibility.
Buy cables from reputable vendors and retire damaged cords. For travel, one high-watt GaN charger with multiple ports often replaces a bag of bricks.
Label your high-power cables. Mixing bargain data-only cables into a charging drawer is how slow-charge confusion starts.
